Explore the Art

Writers Theatre’s Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma named Chair of the League of Chicago Theatres’ Board of Directors

“The League of Chicago Theatres membership of 238 theatres as well as our board of directors and our ... Read More ›

We asked the actors of Port Authority to discuss how their characters’ experiences in the play resonate with their own lives. Here’s what Actor Rob Fenton shared with us…                ... Read More ›

We asked the director of Port Authority to discuss how the characters’ experiences in the play resonate with his own life. Here’s what Director William Brown shared with us…            ... Read More ›

On November 13, 2013, Writers Theatre announced the On to a New Stage Campaign, a $31 million fundraising campaign that will establish the nationally recognized company’s new home – a theatre center designed by Chicago’s internationally renowned ... Read More ›

The capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, in addition to being the birthplace and home of Conor McPherson, is also where the playwright has set nearly all of his plays.

The characters of Port Authority—Kevin, Dermot and Joe—all reside ... Read More ›

…we asked the members of PigPen Theatre Co. to pick their team of five to help survive the zombie apocalypse.

Alex Falberg: If it’s top five people/characters/dream team, I’d say Spock, Robocop, Batman, Lucille Ball, ... Read More ›

Last but not least in our Q&A series with PigPen Theatre Company members currently appearing in The Old Man and The Old Moon, we hear from Dan Weschler…

WT: Describe PigPen Theatre Co. in 3 ... Read More ›

Seen as Cookie, the proprietor of a couple of shops, and an incredible percussionist in PigPen Theatre Company‘s The Old Man and The Old Moon, this week we hear from Arya ... Read More ›

Writers Theatre was founded on a deep passion for the written word on the page, but dramatic storytelling was thriving long before pen first met paper. Homer’s Iliad, widely considered the oldest surviving ... Read More ›

Appearing as John Matheson – the sailor with the best stories (among others)  -in PigPen Theatre Company‘s The Old Man and The Old Moon, this week we hear from Matt Nuernberger…

WT: ... Read More ›